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Surprising Trends: Three Texas Cities Experience Largest Rent Drops in America
WFCN – Our research has shown that three Texas communities have among of the country’s steepest rent drops, in stark contrast to the nationwide trend of skyrocketing rent rates. Any and all information is at our fingertips. These cities in Texas have the three largest rent price drops...
Southeast Texas shrimpers say Hurricane Beryl has created a slow start to the season
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Shrimping season is beginning, but many local shrimpers are being forced to stay onshore. Southeast Texas shrimpers have voiced their frustrations with the influx of cheaper imported shrimp in the past, but local shrimpers say that isn't the only culprit in the slow start to the season.
Greg Abbott announces over $110,000 Job Training Grant to Texas State Technical College
WACO, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award of $110,193 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through the grant, TSTC will provide "customized training" for over 55 new and current employees of Noble Texas Builders LLC...
Officials give advice on safe driving as motorcycle fatalities increase
TYLER, Texas — Last year, nearly 600 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and nearly 2,500 were injured. That’s a seven percent increase from the year before in the state of Texas. An eye opening statistic that continues to increase across the state and in the East...
Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests
Ruben Gutierrez has been seeking DNA tests on multiple crime-scene items from the murder case against him for more than a decade. His legal team says a Texas law blocking his effort is unconstitutional.
Texas Wood Supply celebrates 45 years
Donna, TX-based Texas Wood Supply is marking 45 years in business. The company shared the news via social media:. “Texas Wood Supply began in 1979 as Valley Carpenters Inc. in Mission, TX. It later became South Texas Moulding Inc. and moved to Donna, TX, in 1984. It was the sole...
Two Northeast Texans bringing home Juneteenth crowns
Two Northeast Texans bringing home Juneteenth crowns Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:05 Image (left to right) Rhylei Porter, Kaidlen Key, Brenley Maull putting on their most radiant smiles COURTESY PHOTOS / KARRIE HARGRAVE (left to right) Rhylei Porter, Kaidlen Key, Brenley Maull...
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Chandra Davis received award from Red River Army Depot
, , Chandra Davis had the honor of receiving the Superior Civilian Award from the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of her husband. This prestigious award recognized his exceptional service spanning a 25-year career, both as a soldier and a civilian, culminating in his role as a Supervisory Production Controller {Automotive} with DLA Distribution Red River in Texas. His dedication and cbmmitment to excellence have been instrumental in supporting the agency’s mission. Additionally, she had the privilege of presenting the Larry Davis Jr. Award that they named after him to a deserving individual, celebrating his hard work and dedication to the organization. To commemorate his contributions, they also showed her around his work area where they handle receiving operations and named it after him “Davis Dock”. Larry impacted so many people with his hard work. He always wanted to set an example for others and wanted to move up the ladder to learn more. He never wanted to stay and be content in one spot.
Police identify suspects in McAllen shooting death investigation
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police have identified and formally charged two people in connection to a fatal shooting inside a McAllen home. Two Donna residents face charges after one person was found inside a McAllen home with multiple gunshot wounds on Monday. Nathan Germain, 30, and Carmen Lizeth Valdez, 31, were arrested by McAllen police […]
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Texas Windstorm board to consider 10% increase in residential, commercial policies
Austin — The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's Actuarial & Underwriting Committee met July 15 and voted to recommend the TWIA Board of Directors approve a rate filing to increase rates by 10% for 2025 residential policies and by 10% for 2025 commercial policies when it meets August 6. The...
STC hosts ribbon cutting for new fire training facility
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate its new fire training facility. This addition to STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence, makes STC the only higher education institution in South Texas with a dedicated fire training facility. The facility is two stories tall and will allow fire […]
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